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NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL 2025-2026 Annual Report


OUR MISSION Northern Light School is committed to providing a high-quality education for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The faculty and staff create an atmosphere where every child can grow academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, to become healthy, productive members of their families and communities. The focus is on academic excellence as well as nonviolence, acceptance of differences, respect for the environment, and the moral advancement of humanity, so that our children develop an understanding that they have a responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others.


TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Head of School………………………………………………………………………………………….…1 About Us………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….…2 Alumni Corner: The Moodie Family……………………………………………………..…………….………..3 & 4 Alumni Corner: Class of ’22…………………………………………………………………………………..….……..5 & 6 Parent Spotlight: Q&A with Ariana Marbley………………………..………………………………..…….7-10 Strategic Plan 2025-2030……………………………………………………………………………………………….…11-12 Leadership Team……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Financial Highlights…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………14 Fundraising Highlights: Jog-A-Thon…………………………………………………………………….………..…15 Fundraising Highlights: Preschool………………………………………………………………16 Legacy & Impact……………………………………………….………………..……….………………17 Annual Fund Giving: Foundation & Corporate Funders…..……………18 Annual Fund Giving: Individual Donors…..……………………………………19-24 Contact Us…………………………………………………………………………………….……………..…25


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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Northern Light School Community, Thank you for your generous support this past year. I look back fondly on the many ways our community showed up to give back to Northern Light School. In my rst year as Head of School, it has been remarkable to see how consistently our faculty and families turn out for our students. The culture of Northern Light School is one of care for one another and a commitment to preparing our students to become thoughtful global citizens. It was wonderful to feel the endless energy of the Annual Jog-A-Thon, the joy of our Winter Concert, and the warmth of our more intimate Spring Gala. Your giving this year allowed us to improve our classrooms with the purchase of Promethean Interactive Displays (aka smart boards) for every K-8 classroom. Your generosity made a direct impact on our students’ education and showed them how much you care about their experience. I hope you know how important you are to all of us at Northern Light School, and how your engagement improves the lives of our students, faculty, and community. None of this is possible without you. With gratitude,

Derek Boyd Head of School

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READ MORE ABOUT DEREK HERE


ABOUT US

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Northern Light School, an independent nonpro t serving preschool through eighth grade, has transformed the lives of thousands of children for more than three decades and was born from a simple conviction: that every child, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural background, deserves an education that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Since opening its doors on September 11, 1989, with just twelve students and four determined women at the helm, Northern Light School has grown into one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive independent schools. Its story is one of grassroots idealism, community resilience, and an unwavering belief that education is not just preparation for a career, but for a meaningful life. The school now serves approximately 140 students in preschool through eighth grade, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. This intimate scale allows for the individualized attention and deep relational bonds that have always been the school’s signature.

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The curriculum encompasses a full range of academic subjects along with art, music, Spanish language, science, and STEAM programming. The school has also developed a dedicated High School Prep program, administered by Maureen Marshall since 1995, that prepares eighth graders for the transition to high school. Additionally, Northern Light School’s teachers have a signi cant voice and agency in shaping the school’s curriculum, pedagogy, and school culture—an approach consistent with the school’s founding ethos.


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ALUMNI CORNER: THE MOODIE FAMILY

Northern Light was a beacon of light for our family after we had fallen on dark times within the Oakland Uni ed School District. Our eldest child, Talei, had struggled through two tumultuous years at an OUSD middle school—experiencing bullying, ostracization due to her not being Black enough or White enough, and feeling like most of her teachers just didn’t see her. We came to Northern Light and immediately felt like we were being given a life preserver. Being accepted as an 8th grader and making the trip to Montana changed our family’s trajectory. NLS became our home-away-from-home, and eventually we were able to get our other two kids enrolled. All three of our kids graduated from Northern Light School. Today, our eldest child Talei has graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a business marketing degree, debt-free thanks to a soccer scholarship. She just moved to San Diego and had her rst ever art show where she sold all of her pieces. This month she started a new job with Insight

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ALUMNI CORNER: THE MOODIE FAMILY 04 Our middle child Tiko is entering his junior year at San Jose State. He is also working on a business degree with an emphasis on nance, and also plays soccer on scholarship. He played for Project 510 this summer and trained heavily with the Oakland Roots. Our youngest child Venina will graduate from high school this fall and begin attending college early for—you guessed it—soccer! She will begin at Texas Christian University in January. She is currently ghting for a spot on the U17 World Cup team that will compete in Morocco this fall. Northern Light is a special place because of the loving, family-style approach to seeing and feeding the whole child. The staff and teachers that they attract understand the assignment: enrich each mind, giving students a solid sense of self through experiential activities and assignments that mix skill mastery and thoughtful exploration. It’s safe and nurturing through the vision that Michelle Lewis started so many years ago and has continued through her daughter Caitlin’s careful guiding hands. We are so thankful for the support that these women plus several teachers have extended to our family, during our kids’ time at

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NLS and beyond. With NLS, you are community for life!


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ALUMNI CORNER: CLASS OF ‘22

Congratulations are in order! Our class of 2022, who just graduated from their respective high schools, are on their way to college! We are proud to share that every student has of cially committed to the college of their choice: Daylen B. - Morehouse College, Finance and Cybersecurity Rohan K. - UC Berkeley, Engineering K'Mani B. - Howard University, Biology Kaya B. - UC Berkeley, Materials Science Engineering and Business Imani B. - Penn State University, Forensic Science Franklin C. - Morehouse College, Chemical Engineering and Business Management Kaiden C. - Howard University, Psychology Jalin D. - Tuskegee University, Undecided Christopher F. - CSU, Dominguez Hills, Sports & Entertainment Management Jhai J. - Vanderbilt University, Undecided Alexander R. - Las Positas College, Undecided Dale S. - CSU, Northridge, Undecided Rediet T. - UC Davis, Biology

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We've always known the class of 2022 would make us proud. We can't wait to see what they do next!


ALUMNI CORNER: CLASS OF ‘22

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NLS Class of 2022 (photo taken in 2022)


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PARENT SPOTLIGHT: Q&A WITH ARIANA MARBLEY

Q: If you could describe NLS in just a few words to someone who's never heard of it, what would you say? A: If I could describe NLS in just a few words to someone who’s never heard of it, I would say Northern Light is a place you want to go when you want to see what happens when a vision and magic come together to create extremely bright futures. Q: What made you choose NLS for your child, and what has that decision meant for your family since? A: We chose NLS for our children because we immediately knew upon walking through those doors that something was different. We knew that our children would be loved, cared for and most importantly, seen. By staying at Northern Light, we gained a second family. My oldest graduated in 2024 and it is so heartwarming to see his class make plans to hang out at Northern Light on their days off. This is a testament to how NLS continues to hold a special place in the hearts of their graduates. It reminds me time and time again, how we made the best decision to entrust our boys with NLS. It’s an amazing feeling to know that not only are our children loved on, but our entire family has been loved on since day one.


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Q: Can you describe a speci c moment this year when you saw your child grow academically, emotionally, or socially, that you credit to their experience at NLS? A: I constantly saw Jalen growing academically throughout his time at NLS. All of his teachers pushed him to be his best because they knew that he could give more. They never allowed him to settle, which, in turn, allowed him to gain con dence and see just how brilliant of a student he is. He would have the biggest, most con dent smile on his face after the light bulb would turn on. For him, it was important to see his growth and the teachers knew and fostered an environment for him to thrive. For Landen, I saw him grow emotionally in leaps and bounds. Landen is very hard-pressed to emote publicly. During his eighth grade retreat, I was sent a photo of Landen reading the letters that were sent with him. He was obviously crying in this photo and one of his best friends from preschool had his arms wrapped around him. Landen allowed himself to become vulnerable in this moment as he leaned into his friend for comfort. This was trust that had been built through the years. While some in society will look down upon Black boys and men showing emotions, NLS continually made space for them

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to feel safe and protected enough to show their emotions.


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PARENT SPOTLIGHT: Q&A WITH ARIANA MARBLEY

Q: Why does individualized, relationship-based education matter so much for your child, compared to other options you considered? A: Prior to coming to Northern Light we looked at multiple options. We looked at public schools, charter schools, which were just gaining momentum here on the West Coast, and other private schools. What stood out with Northern Light School was the relationship that NLS had with the students. You could tell that each educator took the time to know each student. They were keenly aware of the needs of each student whether academic, emotional, or social They rose to the task every single time. This awareness is imperative because this is how we reach the goal of educating the entire child. When a child feels safe and loved in their educational environment, you allow the entire child to show up authentically. As a result, you get a well-rounded, con dent student. This is what we

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PARENT SPOTLIGHT: Q&A WITH ARIANA MARBLEY

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Q: What do you wish more people, especially donors or supporters who’ve never visited, understood about what NLS actually does day to day? A: I wish people knew how incredible NLS is. I would tell them to rst walk through the door and sit in the front of ce just for a few moments. Pay attention to the amount of students owing in and out. It’s similar to triage at a hospital. Students come in asking for everything under the sun, from an ice pack to a change of clothes. Sometimes they just want an extra dose of love and attention. The amount of patience that is shown day in and day out is mind-blowing. As you continue to walk down the main hallway, you get a glimpse of how special this place is, from the shadow-boxes of mementos, to past and present student photos, current artwork, and written pieces. You begin to feel the magic of NLS, almost as if you’re being transported into a bubble of pure joy that you don’t want to escape from. Lastly, as you make your way outside, you get to see the teachers playing soccer, hide and seek, or basketball with the students. Watching this gives you a clear view of how the bond that started in the classroom extends onto the playground. You hear the screams of laughter from the playground and you see all the smiles, this makes you realize that these kids are living out the dream of why this school was created. It makes your

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030


STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Board of Trustees’ ve-year strategic plan lays the foundation for Northern Light School’s growth, sustainability, and transformational impact. Grounded in our mission to provide a high-quality education to children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and inspired by the motto “Impossible is Nothing,” this plan centers on three strategic pillars:

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Securing a Permanent & Purposeful Home—procuring a long-term, mission-aligned facility that supports student learning, community gatherings, and future growth.

Delivering Rigorous & Community-Oriented Academics—equipping all students with the intellectual, emotional, and ethical foundation to thrive in a complex, multiracial, and interdependent world.

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Long-Term Financial Stability—securing the nancial foundation that sustains Northern


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LEADERSHIP TEAM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DEREK BOYD

MARY ANTÓN - Vice Chair

Head of School

TONYA TAYLOR

Assistant Head of School

MONIKA BAUERLEIN DEREK BOYD - Head of School TRACY CONE - Treasurer JERI JOHNSTONE

JILL DIAZ FIGUEROA

Director of Admissions & Marketing

DARIEN CAINE

Director of Finance & Operations

ANN HERTELENDY

Director of Development

NICOLE JONES - Secretary MARTINIQUE LEWIS ARIANA MARBLEY WILL NERVIS JOEL PARROTT - Board Chair MIKE PIVOVAROFF DONNIE SMITH* *joined 2026-2027

READ MORE ABOUT STAFF HERE

READ MORE ABOUT BOARD HERE


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • Northern Light School boasts rst-class management, staff and teachers who provide a top education to students in Oakland and surrounding areas. • Families pay an average of $7,500/student in tuition, whereas it actually costs $31,250/student.

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• That gap–77% of Northern Light’s operating budget– is raised by donations and operating reserves.

Joel Parrott Board Chair

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NLS REVENUE SOURCES (25-26)

NLS EXPENSE ALLOCATIONS (25-26)


FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS: JOG-A-THON BY THE NUMBERS: Total Raised: $59,540 Original Goal: $25,000 % of Goal Achieved: 238% PARTICIPANTS: Students: 131 Number of Donors: 791 Volunteers: 31

The generosity of our donors allowed us to do the following: • Purchase new smart boards for every K-8 classroom. • Engage in more eld trips and hands-on experiences. • Experience more community & cultural events throughout the year.

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FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS: PRESCHOOL Thanks to the generous support of the Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, Northern Light School's preschool program is thriving. This partnership has made it possible to welcome a full classroom of young learners, expand access of before- and after-school care and provide tuition assistance so that more families can participate. Beyond enrollment, we’ve invested in the spaces where children learn and grow, reimagining our outdoor play area with a new shaded gazebo and refreshing classroom materials rooted in the Montessori philosophy that guides our youngest students toward curiosity, independence, and joy. We are deeply grateful for the foundation’s commitment to our children and to our community.

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LEGACY & IMPACT

As of 2026, Northern Light School will have touched the lives of over 4,500 students and produced over 400 graduates. 100% of graduates have been accepted to private high schools nationwide, and 88% have attended a private, parochial, independent, or boarding school. Alumni have pursued careers in medicine, technology, the arts, education, law, and public service including the military, as well as a wide range of other elds. However, the school’s impact cannot be measured in placement statistics alone. Graduates understand their responsibility and opportunity to make the world a better place: young people travel through life carrying the values of compassion, courage, con dence, and creativity instilled in them from their earliest school days. By every available account, this is what the school has accomplished and should be known for. The school’s motto “Impossible is Nothing,” the words of Muhammad Ali, captures the spirit of possibility that has de ned Northern Light from the beginning. It is a phrase that propels students past, present, and future and is a re ection of what the founders proved in 1989 when they opened a school with only twelve students and a vision of what education could be.

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READ MORE ABOUT OUR IMPACT HERE


ANNUAL FUND GIVING

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Thanks to the generosity of the Northern Light School community—trustees, current families, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends of the School, and foundation and corporate donors—the annual fund raised $1,245,119 between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Thank you! Please note that names marked with an asterisk (*) are members of our Circle of Light—supporters who donate monthly and/or have donated three or more consecutive years.

FOUNDATION & CORPORATE FUNDERS Amalgamated Foundation The Bartlett Foundation* The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation Big Cat Wines Bruc Family Wines Calicraft Brewing Co. Castillo Vineyards Channel Lumber* Clausen Family Foundation* Cocamel & Company Connie and Bob Lurie Foundation* Drake's Brewing Company* Fathers Brewing Fungi Foods Golden State Warriors* Hearth Wood Fired Pizza & Catering Heavens Flurries* The Hertelendy Foundation* Hertelendy Vineyards* Highway 12 Winery* Ike's Love & Sandwiches*

JC's Holey Donuts* Justice, Justice Foundation* Kinder's* Kitson Wines The Kurt & Julie Hauser Foundation* Langdon Technical, Inc.* The Louis L. Borick Foundation* The Lumpia Company The Norman Warren Schlinger Foundation* Piñaq Ristorante Allegria* Rosie Q's Cheesecake San Francisco Giants* Scends Restaurant* Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar* Second Wind Productions Sequoyah Country Club* ShineMaker Foundation* Silverado Resort The Simpson PSB Fund* Summit Bank Foundation Taste and Wander Mobile Charcuterie


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ANNUAL FUND GIVING: INDIVIDUAL DONORS

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Almensh Abeb

DeVonna Atkins

Sarah Bettelheim

Melissa Bruce

Sultana Adams

Brenda Avalos

Carla Betts*

Ginsi Bryant

Tairyn Addison

Lanice Avery

Kaamil Bey Isles

Mia Buckner-Preston

Sharon Adesokan

Erica Azim

Triena Bilal

Rhonda Burl

Elizabeth Aigbekaen

Monty Bajarias

Adamaka Ajaelo

Hirut Bizuneh

Dorian Burnley

Efrain & Mercedes Ballesteros

Nina Alamillo

Charlene Blackwell

Danielle Burrell

Justin Bannis

Sarah Blair

Julia Burton

Maggie Bardacke

Donna Blueford-Johnson

Martin Button

David Bardellini

Carolyn Bolton

Edward Byrne*

Denise Barnes

Reggie Bolton

Darien Caine

Adela Barraza

Linda Borick*

Amanda Callahan

Valentina Barraza

Theresa Bostic

Kathleen Cameron

Scott Barshay

Clarence & Wandra Boyd

Earle Campbell

William & Jaime Bartlett*

Derek Boyd & Sarah Glasband

Eugene Campbell

William & Jeanne Barulich*

Kyle Boyd

Jessica Campbell

Jennifer Anders

Amani Bass

Shanae Boyd

Mary Canning

Brianna Anderson

Tamu Bass

Daphne Boyle*

Corvette Cannon

Michelle Andrighetto

Monika Bauerlein

Elena Bozena & Tom Hascak

Cm Carolyn

Dom Antes

Rebecca Beal

Dick Bradford & Molly McClure*

Sherese Carr

Mary Antón & Carl Oldenburg*

Toya Beal

Rob Brandt

Rae Carrasco

Sarah Antonich*

Bernard Beard

Auntie Bree

Marcus Carter

Rex Arevalo

LuChere Beckum

Akilah Bridgeford

Joanne Casey*

Eva Arias

Robert Belzer & Jennifer Colosimo*

Brunetta Armstrong

Kashana Bridgeford

Erik Castillo

Jacob Bendix

Debbie Bristol

Ajanae’ Castle

Kristen Bennett

Madison Brooks

Fred Cavalli

Stacy Bennett

Markus Broussard

Manoucheka Changeux

Scott Berman*

Erika Brown

Ben Chasen

Denise Bethel

January Brown

Juan Chavez

Paul Bettelheim

Olwyn Brown

Rebecca & Caleb Cheung

Caitlin Alegre-Thiry* Patrick Alegre-Thiry Sisay Alemu Maurice Alexander William Allen Tod Alsman Janice Alvarado Alberta Amilcar Amelia Amilcar

Kamala Asher Christine Ashley Gabbie Ashman Aleah Askew Marcus Askew Zamiel Atenga

Kimberly Anne Christensen


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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Amy Cipolla-Stickles Annetta Clark Tanisha Clark Mary Clark-Tillman Mark Clausen* Gay Cobb Constance Cobb-Zunino Georgette Cobbs Elizabeth Cocks Kaitie Coghlan Doris Cohen Shannon Cole Robert Collins Nay Colvin Tracy Cone & Andrés Kohn Brian Lucero Contreras Masha Cook Brandon Cooper Tristan Corbie-Walker Jonny Costa Dannie Cotton Charlie & Karen Couric* David Cox Karen Cox Richard Craven John Crncich & Beverly Brown* Tom Crosby John Cross

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Katja & Michael Cross

Paula Cross Florence Cruz Eriksson Stephen Cuddy* DeKeydrick Curry Kimberly Curtis Tracy & David Dachs Yvette Dail Carol Daniels Mahagony Daniels Steven & Marjatta Daniels Andresha Darby Joseph Dashiell Margot Dashiell Merryl Dashiell Earle Davis Marjorie Davis Trinna Davis Daushaun Dawkins Tiffanie DeBartolo & Scott Schumaker* Connie DeLaMartre Diane DeLucchi* Kris Steen Desjarlais Brian DeWitt Ernesto Diaz Jill Diaz & Peter Figueroa* Michael & Laura Diaz* Hugh & Nancy Ditzler* Joyce Dobbel* Kavina Donaville

Sharice Douglas

D’Andre Flowers

Douglas Dunker

Maya Flowers

Billie Dupree

Halli Floyd

Nicole Dupree

John Fondnazio

Winston Dupree

Valerie Fowler

Asia E

Rick Frazier

George Eason, IV

Tony Freccero

Lynda Edwards

Valerie Fregulia*

Heidi Eichinger

Gonzalo Fuentes

Christina Elder

Cinthia G

Pamela English

Noni Galloway

Teareney Erwin

Dana Garrett

Vivian Esparza

Christian & Megan Ann Gerbick*

Javier Esquivel & Linda Pulido-

Jimi Germilhac

Esquivel

Anna Geter

Martha Diaz Esquivel

Etienne Gibbs

Herve Etienne

Arlene Giordani

Reginal Etienne

Tiffany Glass

Richard & Gretchen Evans*

Barbara Goldenberg

Robert Evans*

Ellie Goldman

Socrate Exantus

Ricardo Gomez

Samantha Farmer

Brent Gonzalez

Joann Fazio

Ideth Gonzalez

Dave & Jackie Fenton*

Marvin Gonzalez

Mervyn Fernandez

So a Gonzalez

Christopher Ferrell

Cynthia Graham

Lisa Fischer

Stephen Grant

Cindy Fleming

Miisha Gray

Mila Fleming

Samuel & Dana Greason


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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Marcus Green

Karen Harrington

Ta-Tanisha Hives

Aisha Jasper

Verleana Green

Molly Harrington

Jim & Elaine Holt

Lora Jean

Anya Green-Odium

Juril Harris

Elaine Houghton

Eva McCoy Jefferson

Chadia Greene

Lacey Harris

Jason Houston

Mary Jefferson

Roniqua Greene

Lorna Harris

Linda Huber*

Matt Jefferson

Kira Greer

Mary Harris

Leon Hudgens

Skip & Leanne Jenkins

Martha Grif nger

Millia Harris

James Hudson, Jr.

Brenda Johnson

Amy Grif th

Pearl Harris

Rahsaan Hunter

Carrie Usui Johnson

Beverly Grif th

Rodney Harris

Amber Hutchison

Emery Johnson

Traci Gross

Taleya Harris

Elton Hutchison

Erica Johnson

Judith & Howard Guild*

Willard Harris

Danielle Hutton

Gwen Johnson

Monique Gunter

Aja Harrison

Nadine Hutton

Harper Johnson

Alex Gutierrez

Stephanie Harrison

William Hutton

Kathleen Johnson

Jonathan Guzman

Kurt Hauser*

Kefense Hynson

Lauren Johnson*

Onedia Hawkins

Talib Id-Deen

Lucille Johnson

Ali Heba

Cierra Ivey

Mo Johnson

Valerie Heglar

Dalia J

Ryan Johnson

Larry & Rebekah Helzel*

Kathleen J

Terry Johnson

Sade Henderson

Lanette J

Andrew Johnstone

Margaret Hendrix

Barbara Jackson

Jeri Johnstone

Na'Dra Hennington

Channon Jackson

Lorna Joiner

Tara Henshaw

Grandma Jackson

Heidi Jones

Eric Hernandez

John Jackson

Leslie Ann Jones*

Tasha Hernandez

Katrina Jackson

Ann Hertelendy*

Nicole Jones

Damiana Hardley

Shawon Jackson

Tara Jordan

Martha Hertelendy & George Norton*

TT Hardley

Shalocmont Jacobs

Courtney Joseph

Paul Hertelendy*

Simone Jacques

Vanessa Harper

Vielande Julme

Fornando Hill

Michael Jameson & Hillary Hayden*

Amanda Harrinauth

Edward Hirshberg

Vita Julme

Klint Jaramillo

Carla Justice

Melhik Hailu Becky Hall Taira Hall Delores Hamilton La’ Porshi Hamilton Linda Hamilton Barbara Hamrick* Kenneth & Marian Handy Regina Hankins

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Michelle Harden


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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Lucca K

Mark Lavan

Arthur Manseau

Erika Molina

Najja Laws

Ariana & Ru'Lon Marbley*

Richard & Marsha Molling*

Robert Louis Kaliski & Linda Nelson

Barbara Lee

LeChelle Marbley

Hazel Monachello

Gitonga Kanampiu

Benny Lee

Janine Marcoux

Greg Moore*

Jason & Annie Kantor

Janeine Lee

Anthony Mariani

Sandra Moore

Johannah Kaplan

Lakeitha Lee

Nicole Marie

Christina Moraes

Tiana Kara

Sam Lee

Judy Maritz

Cynthia Morin

Roslyn Kashkooli

Steven Lee

Maureen Marshall*

Bill & Eva-Marie Morrish*

Carla Gilbert Keener

Yoojin Lee

Devina Martin

Cottie Morrison

Jane Kelly

Roger Leong

Karen Martin

Laurie Morrison

Kimberly Kelly

Karen Levin

Briana Martinez

Marcus Moses

Rosaleen Kelly*

Michelle Lewis*

Cesar Martinez

Katherine Mraz

Tyra Kendle

MyKeisha Lewis

Elena Martinez

Carolyn Mullen

Craig Kendrick

Raynia Lewis-Lu

Omar Martinez

Evelyn Munson

Ijeoma Ligon

Layla Maurer

Kareem Mustafa

Demetrias Livesey

Alison & Michael Mauzé

Sharif Mustafa

Rosalyn Lloyd

Nana May-May

Jay N

Yolanda Lockridge

Timothy McCarthy

Joseph Nadel*

Jamila Loud

Anika McCoy

Ronald & Mary Nahas*

Diane Pierre Louis

Matthew McGuinness

Tanya Kimes Shiko Kirika Camille Kittles Ngonidzashe Kundidzora Nyaradzo Kundidzora Jason L Mook Lamar Kiera Lane Felicie Langaard Daemon Langdon* Lara Larsen Sara Larsen Cheryl Lathrop Emily Lathrop

Notara Lum Dana Lurie* Armani Ly Desmid Lyon Shaya Lyon Jamila M Gatugi M’Rithaa Brian Mack

Richard Lathrop

Lauren Maddock

Norma Lavalle

Maya Malone

Myrna McKenna* Brian McNeal Jan Medina Leonard Medley Barbara Mellion

Auni Nair Howard Nathel Allison Nave Christopher Nave Roberta Nave Kilei Nelson

Michael Meredith

Janett Nero

Mi-Mi

Will Nervis*

Natalie Mills

Linda Nguyen

Lydia Mirocha

Amber Nivens

La Dayo Mitchell

Cesar O


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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Gary & Patricia O'Neill*

Marie Pittman

Belen Romero

Mandy Schwartz

Alison Okabayashi

Amanda Pitts

Diana & Rafael Romero

Tomeka Seckinger

Milana Olheiser

Mike Pivovaroff*

Edlin Romero

Breen Servin

Lindsey Omick

Zoe Polk*

Yarixa Gonzalez Romero

E Shakoor

Jennifer Ondrejka

Errin Poston

Kyla Rose

John & Pamela Shannon

Wesley Osaze

Shirley Pretlow

Tranika Rose

Mike Sharrow*

Vikki Pretlow

Gladys Roseby

Ronald Shelby

Jean & Dr. Willie Ross

Christine Shen

Tyson Ross & Ashley Hoffman*

LaTasha Shepherd

Bryn Rowe

Michael & Debbie Shepherd

Ed Rowe

V Shepherd

Lawrence Rudick

Jeff Shibata

Edward & Friderike Quinnan

Howard Ruiz

Michael Shiffman*

Heather Martinez Quitugua*

Paulo S

Eleanor Mason Ramsey*

Teresa Sabin

Serina Rankins

John Salazar

Khalilah Rasheed

Robin Sales

Amy Rather

Lita Sam-Vargas & Alan Gevins

Destiny Reed

Isabel Sanchez

Leona Reed

Lisa Sandoval

William Rehm

Thomas San lippo

Shauna Revelli

Dominique Sapp

Jon Reynolds*

Barbara Sarkisian*

Maxine Reynolds

Robin Sarvey

Jacque Riley

Andre Savage

Marquisha Riley

Linda Savage

Eric Roberts*

Sean Savage

Roshawn Osborne Bri P JP Keoni Capri Pajimola John Palan James Paniagua Nicole Parker Angelique Parks Joel Parrott & Laura Becker* Brandilyn Payne Brenda Payne Kathy Pemberton Alicia Penner Armando Perez Travis Perkins Debi Perry Dalani Perryman Jayla Peters Rodney Peters James & Ronnie Petersohn* Jon Pettinelli Tristen Phillips Cathy Thomas Pittman

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Jerry Pittman

Matthew Pruitt Katrina Pugh Casey Putvin Gigi Quinn Katherine Quinn

NaDra Robertson Richard Robinson Denise Rogers

D’nnette Savannah Daniel Schneider Denise Schneider

Katherine Sigman Aija Simmons Billie Simmons Juanita Simmons Debbie Simon Cousin Simone Sharon Simpson* Dana Skelly Karen Smillie Deidre Smith* Joan Smith K Smith Osmund Smith Tiphanee Smith Tammy Spath* Earl Spidell Nathan Spidell


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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Anim Steel

Shira Tevah-Rogers

Eloice Walker

Christine Williams

Tamara Steele

Kenneth Thames

Grammumski Walker

James Williams

Judith Steen

Asha Thomas

Lori Walker

Keta Williams

Mark Stene

Barbara Thomas

Maylita Walker

Lertora Williams

LaSaundra Stevenson

Harold Thomas

Markeda Williams

Gina Stewart

Patricia Walker

Joselyn Thomas

Mika Williams

Marilyn Stewart

Sindy Wan

Marilyn Thomas

Portia Stewart

Sheila Wang

Michelle Thomas

Mike Wanguhu

Shoshane Thomas

Sharon Ware

Andrea Brewer Thompson*

Wanda Ware

Tyvon Stitt Linda Stokes Ted Stokes & Lucy Kim

Eliane Thompson

Cheryl Stone

Tiffany Tillett

Niki Stone

Ariyah Tipp

Toni Stone

Robert Trudo

Aprile Strickland

Tenaya Ugwu

Poseh Stuart

Gozde Ulas

Jacqueline Surratt

Alan & Ruby Unger

Mikey Survillion Timothy Suttle Kyle Sutton Ed Tan MeLinda Tanner Emily Taormino AbduLatif Taylor Dania Taylor

Malika Upshur Vasi & Deborah Vangelos* Brenda Vasquez Cristabal Vasquez Mauricio Amaral Vasquez Sonya Verdine Carly Vieira Petre Villa

Laila Taylor

Denise Villarreal

Luverne Taylor

Lauren Vucinich

Nalisha Taylor

Maya Wade

Tonya Taylor Rokiyah Taylor-Wright

Alix Walk Cleta Walker

Beverly Jackson Warner Courtney Warren Deborah Washington Alan Watchorn Dana Watchorn Troy Watson Ariana & Briana Webb Heidi Weber Jerald & Melody Weintraub* Cheryl & John Welch Peter Welch Joi West Jenine White* Rahchell White Patrice Whitehead Stephanie Wickum Alexis Williams April Williams Ashia Williams

Pamela Williams PJ Williams Garry Williamson Diane Wilsey* Domonique Wilson Kenneth Wilson Lamona Wilson Reginald Wilson Theresa Wilson Willie Wilson Isoke Wiltshire David Wimsatt Carolyn Wingate Kimberly Wirtz-Straub & Craig Straub* Jerry Wright Liz & Chris Wright* Vicki Wright Auntie Yanna Charm Young Yelena Zakharyevich Gladys Zarate Donna Ziegler George Zimmer* Harry Zinn


CONTACT US Derek Boyd, Head of School dboyd@nlsoakland.com Ann Hertelendy, Director of Development ahertelendy@nlsoakland.com Jimmy Romero, Development Manager jromero@nlsoakland.com Michelle Lewis, Founder michellelewis@nlsoakland.com

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Email: development@nlsoakland.com

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